Depression and Anxiety following end of treatment

I am sorry that you are struggling so hard, post treatment/Surgreies.  Cancer can take allot away from us; it changes us, and there will be no going back to who you were, or where you were, emotinally.  But, that is not always a bad thing. It is a matter of coming to grips with what is YOUR new normal. What you want, not what others want of you, is what you need to be seeking. 

As someone who was lucky enough not to suffer depression, I can only grasp a little, what you are going through. There are others here on the forum, who will be able to help you in that area, with advice coming from experience. 

I always like to share my experience with meditation, as that helped me no-end, during the whole chemo experience, when I thought my head was going to explode. I understand that this is not what you are experiencing, but sitll I wish to share. 

You may have already tried the whole meditation thing, if not, give it a whirl as a small part of handling what you are going through.  It is not a cure-all, just one of many ways.  The key is to find what works for you, personally. 

I am sure others will be here soon, with their thoughts. Absorb it all and see if you can put together something that will help you. 

I hope the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation treatments, works for you again. 

Cancer is a journey that doesn't end when you hear those blessed words, no evidence of disease. I pray your road will be less rocky, as you move forward. 

Tru

i went on a course about maca root and gut health and they said that 90% of your happy hormones are made in your gut not in your head so if that is true it makes sense to me that while your gut is healing from your treatment for cancer & having cancer in the first place then your gut is not going to work as well in making happy hormones hence your depression etc reoccuring again. hopefully if you look after yourself and your gut and continue to heal your depression will be less as time goes on and you feel better. your body has been through a huge fight so it willl take time to heal and it can be helpful to help yourself along with healthy food and habits, supplements (check with your doctor first of course)  like tumeric (anti cancer), fish oil (mental health) vitimin B (sometimes your gut won't absorb vitamin b after treatment), maca (increases absorption in the area of your gut that makes your happy hormones), bentonite clay (healthy gut stuff) etc, meditation, yoga, gentle exercise, counselling and mindfullness. also sometimes we don't let ourselves feel the whole experiance of something hard to deal with until it's over then it hits us so that won't be helping either. Congratulations on NED and keep on doing what you are doing to stay well. just hang in there and it will slowly get better. take care. stay strong. 

accDenver said:

Do you mean the chatroom or

Do you mean the chatroom or is there a specific discussion board you are referring to?

I meant chat room - CSN Chatroom | Cancer Survivors Network

The fear of going through cancer and all it entails can wreck havoc on one's body, mind and soul.  I've been through all kinds of emotions since being diagnosed and treatment.  I've gotten to a low point and got frustrated with everyone around me carrying on like there was no care in the world.  I've often struggled with medical anxiety since my diagnosis.  I'm hoping that the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation helps you.  A lot of people have fear of the C word and anything medical happening to them right after diagnosis and treatment.  During treatment you are focused on getting through, but once you are declared NED, then the thoughts all get brought up again.  Some call it survival guilt. I'm wishing you the best going forward and hope your new treatment helps you.  You will find a lot of support here.  Welcome to the board.

Kim